Following a series of meetings with Blue Cross Blue Shield NC CEO Dr. Tunde Sotunde, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says he still opposes House Bill 346.
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John Hood: Strike a better balance on housing
The North Carolina General Assembly is bustling with activity. Lawmakers are considering a dramatic increase in parental control over the education of their children, major changes in school governance and the structure of state government, pro-consumer reforms of the state’s energy policies, an acceleration of pro-growth tax cuts, huge investments in public buildings and infrastructure, tighter restrictions on abortion, and dozens of other high-profile measures.
House passes legislation to put God at the center of the House Chamber
On Tuesday, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed legislation by a 93-21 vote to make “In God We Trust” a prominent and permanent fixture on display in the chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly.
NC Senate, House Reach Agreement on Pro-Life Legislation
Senate and House Republicans announced an agreement on legislation to promote the health and safety of women and children.
Leader Blue and Leader Reives statement on proposed 12-Week abortion ban
Republican leadership has once again schemed behind closed doors and silenced the voices of both members of the public and members of the state legislature in order to force a harmful abortion ban down our throats.
Jon Hardister passes legislation to streamline process of filling vacancies
Rep. Jon Hardister (R-Guilford, Majority Whip) passed HB 687 - Clarify Vacancy Filling Partisan Board of Education - which streamlines the process of filling a vacancy on partisan boards of education. The legislation applies statewide to any local board of education that elects their members on a partisan basis.
NC Senate approves tougher penalties for showing obscenities to minors
The North Carolina Senate voted unanimously to pass legislation that will better protect children from obscene material or acts of obscenity.
Attorney General Josh Stein Proposes Public Safety Package
Attorney General Josh Stein proposed a comprehensive package to make North Carolina communities safer. The package includes measures to combat drugs, support law enforcement officers, protect kids, test sexual assault kits, improve public safety, and fight fraud.
John Hood: Lawmakers Propose Electing State School Board
Does North Carolina’s governance system for public schools need a radical overhaul? That’s what some state lawmakers are proposing. Before explaining what they have in mind, I ought to remind you how our current system works.
OPINION: The dystopian nightmare of parents choosing their child’s school
Last week, Republicans held a news conference, with both state House and Senate sponsors of a bill, named “Choose Your School, Choose Your Future,” that would make Opportunity Scholarships, often called vouchers, available to all N.C. families.
Cooper picks Capitol Police Chief Chip Hawley as new SBI director
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed state Capitol Police Chief R.E. “Chip” Hawley to serve as the director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Hawley will fill the vacancy left when Director Robert Schurmeier’s term ends on June 30, 2023.
NC Supreme Court restores voter ID, reverses redistricting ruling, ends felon voting
In a trio of opinions totaling 436 pages, the N.C. Supreme Court has restored North Carolina’s voter ID law, ruled that state courts cannot consider partisan gerrymandering claims, and ended voting for felons who have not completed their sentences.
Board of Elections announces Voter ID in 2023 municipal elections
On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections.
North Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Redistricting Ruling
The North Carolina Supreme Court has reversed its earlier decision in a congressional redistricting lawsuit, which could have an impact on the case's status at the U.S. Supreme Court and the fate of a contentious elections issue.
State Health Plan Saves $47 Million through Enrollment Boost
uring the State Health Plan Board of Trustees meeting this week, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) announced that the Plan saved $47 million by enrolling 9,975 additional members into the Humana Medicare Advantage Plans.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore's statement on NC Supreme Court rulings
NC Supreme Court Delivers Rulings to Reinstate Voter ID, Affirm the Legislature's Redistricting Authority and End Unconstitutional Felon Voting
Senate Leader Berger's statement on NC Supreme Court rulings
enate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement in response to the N.C. Supreme Court rulings in Harper v. Hall, Holmes v. Moore, and CSI v. Moore:
Senators Tillis and Marshall Lead Charge Against Biden Administration's Unfair Housing Proposal
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) led a letter with 16 Republican senators to the Biden Administration’s Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra Thompson expressing outrage at Thompson’s proposal to penalize Americans who have managed their money responsibly in order to subsidize high-risk borrowers with low credit.
Congresswoman Foushee votes against Default on America Act
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), voted against the extreme House Republican’s Default on America Act, which will create devastating, long-term impacts to hardworking Americans across the country.
Murphy Releases Statement on Passage of Limit, Save, Grow Act
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released a statement following tonight’s passage of the Limit, Save, Grow Act.